Summer Intern

Summer Special Education Intern

Paid Internship | W. Springfield, MA Full-Time Monday-Friday | 7:30am - 4pm

Support. Empower. Prepare.

Make a meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience in a highly structured, ABA-focused educational environment. As a summer intern, you will support children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities, helping them build academic, behavioral, and daily living skills.

This role is ideal for students pursuing careers in special education, psychology, behavior analysis, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or related human service fields.

This is a high-support setting serving students with significant behavioral, emotional, and cognitive needs. Staff and interns are active participants in maintaining safety and structure throughout the day.

Your Impact

Behavioral and Academic Support - Work 1:1 or 2:1 with students to develop academic, vocational, and daily living skills.
ABA Techniques in Action - Implement individualized behavior plans and learn the science behind ABA strategies.
Data Collection & Analysis - Track student progress through data collection and evaluation.
Collaboration with Experts - Work alongside BCBAs, special education teachers, and therapists (speech, occupational, and physical).
Career Exploration - Gain exposure to different career paths within education, behavior analysis, and therapy.

Interns must be prepared to:

Support students during behavioral escalations
Participate in Safety Care physical management techniques when necessary (training provided)
Remain calm and professional in high-stress situations
Be physically active throughout the day (standing, walking, assisting students)
Work as part of a team to ensure student and staff safety

What You Bring:

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in a related field
Full-time availability (Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4pm)
Valid U.S. driver's license
Professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to learn
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-needs educational setting

What We Provide

$18 per hour for a full-time, 40-hour workweek
CPR, First Aid, Safety Care certification, and ABA training
Mentorship from experienced special education and behavior professionals
Exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration with speech, OT, and PT teams
Real-world experience that prepares you for careers in education, ABA, and behavioral health

Kickstart your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families.